Pyrethrum-Sulphur Mix to Combat Bean Jassid Problems
Studies show pyrethrum can cut by about 10 percent in the bean jassid control mix with sulphur. Activated A and D dusts offer lower costs and effective field results. Dr Powell notes heavier use will occur in the Everglades and lower east coast areas, with applications of 25 pounds per acre at seven to ten day intervals on leaf undersides.
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Florida
Powell
Everglades
Lower East Coast
Dust mixtures control bean jassid but slow acting
The passage notes small amounts of pyrethrum rotenone and sulphur dusts can fairly control bean jassids, though action is slow. It adds that damage extent depends largely on weather with warm conditions promoting the pest and cool weather slowing its growth.
Citrus Fruits Rise in Popular Esteem in 1933 Trade Records
Records from eleven major cities show citrus fruits gaining popularity while bananas decline. Bananas fell sharply in 1933, at 85 percent of 1932 levels, with New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore posting the steepest drops. Grapefruit rose 17 percent and orange demand up six percent, led by New York Detroit and Philadelphia in higher consumption.
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New York
Atlanta
Baltimore
Chicago
Cleveland
Denver
Detroit
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Portland, Ore
St. Louis
Portland
Florida
Flood Losses Limit Crop Impact in Venice District
The report notes 800 acres of celery in the county escaped major loss with most damage in the Venice Playa del Rey area and the Ballona Creek mouth. It faults lack of flood education and funding for protective works, while citing the Los Angeles flood control district efforts and a flood that submerged the Cienega.
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Venice
Florida
Los Angeles Coastal Plain
Los Angeles County Flood Control District
Montrose
Los Angeles
Flood Control District
Venice Playa del Rey Cienega
Ballona Creek
Hollywood Hills
Cienega
Manatee Plant at Florida Grapefruit Canning resumes operations
Operations have been resumed at the Manatee plant of the Florida Grapefruit Canning company with prospects of a highly successful winter run. About 100 employees are now working and the plant expects to reach 250 workers for full capacity operation as one of the state’s most modern facilities.
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Manatee
Florida Grapefruit Canning Company
Celery Market Faces Sluggish Demand Amid Oversupply
New York celery shipments have stabilized with California and Florida dominating supply. Western crops show heavier than expected tonnage, while Florida moves rise. prices have declined to near last year’s level. Market remains sensitive to weekly car shipments, with 350 cars per week serving as a price threshold.
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New York
New York State
California
Florida
Sarasota
Sanford
Barium Fluosilicate Effective In Control Most Cutworms
The article notes succulent crops like celery and lettuce suffer from cutworms. It describes moth-like adult cutworms, their nocturnal feeding, and typical damage. It offers barium fluosilicate bait mixed with red bran and water, enhanced with molasses, to control cutworms and advises applying bait as plants emerge.
Imported English pea seed aids Everglades planting
Shortage of domestic grown pea seed for winter planting in the Everglades is partially met by English grown seed consigned from Liverpool and transshipped via Philadelphia to the Port of Palm Beach. Grant & Hawkins of Pahokee received the Little Marvel pea in closely woven jute bags with metal seals.
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Everglades
Liverpool
Engl
Philadelphia
Palm Beach
Grant & Hawkins
Pahokee
Restoring table finish with camphor oil and wax
To remove white marks from hot dishes, rub the area with warm camphorated oil. Spirits of camphor may be used but require careful handling. If using spirits, heat a rag and rub spots very lightly. After color returns, wax, dry and polish.
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Jassid
Glades
Jackson Grain Company
Tampa
Jacksonville
George Washington
Mayflower
Flaglera Modern
Robert Kloeppel
Celery Market
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